An £8 million project is underway to improve accessibility for passengers at Dalwhinnie and boost the reliability of the Highland Main Line.
The multi-million pound investment will install a new crossover, which allows trains to move between tracks, letting northbound services use Platform 1 when passengers require step-free access.
The new infrastructure will also improve the reliability and resilience of the railway and provide additional flexibility for freight services, supporting the efficient movement of goods across Scotland’s railway.
To allow engineers to carry out the work safely and efficiently, the line will be closed at Dalwhinnie from Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November and from Friday 6 November to Monday 9 November.
During these weekends, engineers will install and commission the new infrastructure, including renewed track and signalling equipment. Around 400 yards of track will be renewed, while ageing signalling equipment will be replaced with new colour light signals.
The improvements will also allow trains to travel faster through the area, helping to deliver a more reliable service on the Line.
Work will continue at night and weekends until the end of the year as engineers remove old equipment from the site.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead for journeys during the engineering work and check with their train operator for alternative travel options.
Gary Hopkirk, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “It’s great to see this work progressing and we’re looking forward to delivering a better, more accessible railway for passengers at Dalwhinnie.
“We really appreciate everyone’s patience while the work continues and look forward to passengers and freight customers feeling the benefits once it’s complete.”
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